Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture

The Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, or BUCEA, was founded in 1936. Since then, it has grown to support 11 unique schools
and a population of over 8,000 students. Like many Chinese universities, BUCEA welcomes
international exchange and encourages students from U.S. institutions to apply. SCSU
students interested in studying abroad in China should note that BUCEA is the only
university in the country with a dedicated school of architecture, and that its Social
Work program coordinates closely with our own.

BUCEA is located in Beijing, China's capital and one of the largest cities in the
world. It is China's primaryeconomic, cultural and educational hub and is home to more than 21 million people.
Students living and studying in Beijing will find themselves surrounded by buildings
and historic sites from every period of Chinese history, from Beijing's ancient heart--the
Forbidden City--to the soaring contemporary skyscrapers of the Financial Street. Students may recall
the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) built to host the 2008 Summer Olympics
as one of the city's defining modern structures. In the outer sections of the city,
however, ancient architecture is still visible--some portions of the Great Wall of
China border the northern edges of Beijing. Students are encouraged to explore Beijing's
many cultural and historical sites (including seven UNESCO Heritage Sites), from its
parks and palaces, to its numerous museums, pagodas and temples.

Travel to and from Beijing is available via high-speed rail, underground subway, and
international airports. City residents often ride bicycles, and it remains a popular
mode of transportation despite the rise of cars, buses and trains.